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R207 BAC

1997 Land Rover Freelander

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,028 mi
Last recorded167,028 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Freelander94,239 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 BAC
MakeLand Rover
ModelFreelander
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2012 167,028 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2012 167,028 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 155,661 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 144,780 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 132,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 121,379 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 121,379 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 112,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Jan 2007 112,244 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 96,258 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Freelander?

Based on 4,326,495 MOT tests across 292,036 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,744
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
292,036
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 165,047
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 131,090
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 83,015
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 79,584
Stop lamp not working 70,651
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R207 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Freelander models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 94,239 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Freelander fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 165,047 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R207 BAC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Freelander typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Freelander is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R207 BAC registered?

R207 BAC is a 1997 Land Rover Freelander, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R207 BAC safe to buy?

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